Bruno Bozzetto
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- March 3, 1938
- Birthplace
- Milan, Italy
Bruno Bozzetto (born 3 March 1938 in Milan, Italy) is an Italian cartoon animator, creator of many short pieces, mainly of apolitical or satirical nature. He created his first animated short "Tapum! the weapons' story" in 1958 at the age of 20. His most famous character, a hapless little man named "Signor Rossi" (Mr. Rossi), has been featured in many animated shorts as well as starring in three feature films: Mr. Rossi Looks for Happiness (1976), Mr. Rossi's Dreams (1977), and Mr. Rossi's Vacation (1977).
Filmography
Nichetti quantestorie 2025
as Sé stesso
Rossi Boomer 2025
Director, Writer
The Story of Frank and Nina 2024
as The Commander, Frank's grandfather
Sapiens ? 2023
as Self, Director
Lele - Il magico mondo di Emanuele Luzzati 2021
as Self
Animation Outlaws 2019
as Self
Ecosystem 2019
Director, Animation, Writer
- EU & USA
EU & USA 2018
Director, Animation, Producer, Writer
Christmas 2017
Director, Writer
Bozzetto non troppo 2016
as Self
Happy New Year 2016 2015
Director, Writer
A Disposable Xmas 2014
Director
- Muko
Muko 2014
Director, Writer, Animation
Mr. Empathy 2014
Director
Walt Disney e l'Italia - Una storia d'amore 2014
Actor
The Perfect Christmas 2013
Director, Writer
Life is Random 2013
Director
Rapsodeus 2013
Director, Writer
Vintage or Cool? 2013
Script, Director, Animation
The Maya Prophecy 2012
Director, Writer
Sex and Fun 2012
Director, Script, Animation
Game 2012
Script, Director, Animation
Lazy Dog 2012
Director
Meritocrazia 2012
Director
Va bene? 2010
Director, Animation
Sporting 2009
Director
Camuni 2009
Director
Armi su strada 2008
Director, Writer
The Jungle of Signs 2007
Director
Il bello della differenza 2006
Director
- At the Gas Pumps
At the Gas Pumps 2006
Director
- Travelers and Travelers
Travelers and Travelers 2006
Director, Writer
Freedom 2005
Director
La legge sono io 2005
Director, Writer
Looo 2004
Script, Director, Animation
- Female & Male
Female & Male 2004
Writer, Director
Neuro 2004
Writer, Director
Mr. Otto in 17 2004
Director, Writer, Animation
- Life
Life 2003
Writer, Director
- Olympics
Olympics 2003
Director, Writer
Baby Scanner 2002
Director
Adam 2002
Writer, Director
Sport o Spork 2002
Director
The World of Bozzetto 2002
as Himself
Storia del mondo per chi ha fretta 2001
Director
Horror 2001
Director
Yes & No 2000
Writer, Director
To Bit or Not To Bit 2000
Director
- Tony e Maria
Tony e Maria 1999
Director
Europe & Italy 1999
Director, Writer
- Point of View
Point of View 1998
Director
- Help?
Help? 1995
Director, Writer, Producer, Director of Photography
Drop 1994
Writer, Director
- Heater Cheater
Heater Cheater 1993
Director
- Seeing the Light
Seeing the Light 1993
Director
- Knot the Tap!
Knot the Tap! 1993
Director
- Pack It In!
Pack It In! 1993
Director
- Stop That Car!
Stop That Car! 1993
Director
Dancing 1991
Director, Writer
Big Bang 1990
Writer, Director, Producer
Grasshoppers 1990
Director
Mistertao 1988
Writer, Director
Under the Chinese Restaurant 1987
Director, Story, Producer
Baeus 1987
Director
Hollywood Erotic Film Festival 1986
Director
Eldorado 1985
Director
Sigmund 1984
Writer, Director
Moa Moa 1984
Director
Tennis Club 1982
Director, Writer
Mr. Rossi's Vacation 1981
Director, Writer, Producer, Animation
Sandwich 1980
Director
The Visitor 1979
Animation
- Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday 1979
Director
Baby Story 1978
Director
Mr. Rossi's Dreams 1977
Director, Writer, Producer, Animation
Striptease 1977
Director
The Swimming Pool 1976
Director, Writer
Allegro non troppo 1976
as Man on Rocking Chair, Director, Writer, Producer
Mr. Rossi Looks for Happiness 1976
Director, Animation, Screenplay, Producer
Mr. Rossi in Venice 1974
Director
Self Service 1974
Animation, Director, Writer
The Beach Hut 1973
Director, Writer, Producer
Opera 1973
Director
- Pickles
Pickles 1971
Animation, Director, Writer
Mr. Rossi at Photo Safari 1971
Director
Mister Rossi at Camping 1970
Director
Ego 1969
Director, Writer
The SuperVips 1968
Director, Screenplay, Author
Life in a Tin 1967
Director, Writer
Man and his World 1967
Director, Writer
Mister Rossi Buys a Car 1966
Director
West and Soda 1965
Director, Writer, Producer
Mister Rossi on the Beach 1964
Director
The Two Castles 1963
Director
Mr. Rossi Goes Skiing 1963
Director
Alfa Omega 1962
Director, Writer, Animation
An Award for Mr. Rossi 1960
Director
La storia delle invenzioni 1959
Director, Writer
Tapum! The History of Weapons 1958
Writer, Director
Credits from TMDB.